VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD BACKLIGHTING FUNCTION BUTTONS AVP-7000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR VAN, RV, MARINE,
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR USE OF A VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE A VIDEO/MONITOR/TV is designed for rear passenger viewing only. This product may be installed in the rear seat compartment of the vehicle, out of the driver’s view. • Installation in any other area of the vehicle, including anywhere within the driver’s view, is illegal in most states, provinces and countries and may lead to driver distraction resulting in an accident, injury and/or death.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS………………….3 SPECIAL OPERATION……………………………..12 IMPORTANT NOTES…………………………..6 IDENTIFICATION………………………….………..13 FEATURES……………………………………...7 CONNECTION……………………………………….17 MOISTURE CONDENSATION………………..8 BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL…….20 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING……………………..9 TROUBLE SHOOTING………………………………21 BASIC OPERATIONS………………………..
Thank you for purchasing AUDIOVOX VCP, developed advanced features and functions for high quality performance. To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunction, please read the following instructions carefully before using. WARNING: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PREVENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE ET D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ℵ LA PLUIE NI ℵ L’HUMIDIT⊃.
Note to CATV system Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the ote to CATV NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 2 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions before operating the VCP and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the VCP or the ones described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. USE Power Sources- This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
Cleaning- Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. -Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase, or built in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. 4 Portable Cart Warning- VCP and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the VCP and cart combination to overturn.
SERVICE Damage Requiring Service- Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: -If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. Servicing-Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. -When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
Important Notes • Note that main voltage is supplied to the unit whenever the main plug is connected to the power supply socket. • To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. • Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Keep the unit away from radiators or other sources of heat. • Do not operate or store this unit close to strong magnetic fields.
Features 1. DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations. In the Auto tracking mode the play lamp will blink. 2. SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Since the HEAD DRUM rotates regularly independent of voltage change or tape condition, the picture is always stable. 3. AUTO START FEATURE The VCP will automatically power on and go into PLAY mode when a cassette is inserted.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION ¬ At room temperature, if you - Moisture condensation may ® When the moisture pour ice water into a glass, water vapor will condense on the surface of the glass. This moisture is condensation. The moisture condensation may occur inside of VCP’s. If used in this condition, it will cause damage to the head and the tape.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means by which the VCP reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that they become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is snowy.
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING Loading • Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. (Arrow mark at the top) Unloading • Press the STOP/EJECT key twice on the VCP (in PLAYBACK mode). This first press will stop the tape. The second press will eject the tape. The cassette-in indicator will be lit up. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. • The cassette-in indicator lamp is lit up.
BASIC OPERATIONS ¬ LOADING - PLAYBACK The power is on automatically when the cassette is inserted even if the power is off. Press the PLAY key and the picture will appear in approximately 8 seconds. When end of tape is reached then the unit will automatically rewind tape. ¯ FAST FORWARDING ° REWINDING ± EJECTING Press the FF key in the STOP mode. The tape advances at a high speed without any picture and sound. Press the REW key in the STOP mode.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS The VCP enters the playback mode during special operations as soon as the PLAY key is pressed. During special operations noise bars and loss of color may affect the picture. This is not a fault with this unit. ¬ TO VISUALLY SEARCH - TO VISUALLY SEARCH ® TO OPERATE RE-AUTO FORWARD REVERSE TRACKING • Press the FF key once in the playback mode. Then the tape advances rapidly with the pictures. Press this key once more, and the tape will advance at a high speed.
IDENTIFICATION FRONT PANEL ¬ Cassette Compartment ® Stop/Eject key Press this key to stop tape and once more to eject tape. - Power key When power is supplied to the set, the power indicator lamp will always light up in red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be toggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is switched on, the power lamp will light up in red and the other keys will light up in green.
° PLAY KEY Press this button to playback a recorded tape, or to release special operations such as the search modes. In the playback mode the indicator playback Lamp will be ON in orange, and in the AUTO tracking mode this indicator lamp will blink. ² CASSETTE-IN LAMP When the cassette is inserted, the CST-IN lamp will light up in green. ³ DEW LAMP This indicator will flash (if power is on) to indicate excessive moisture has been inside of VCP.
REAR PANEL 1 5 ¬ FUSE HOLDER 2 6 3 4 7 8 - RF OUT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH The main line fuse is accessible with the External fuse holder simply by unscrewing the cap. If the main line fuse should blow then replace the fuse with a proper rated fuse (125V, 2A). 15 Set the channel to 3 or channel 4, whichever is not being broadcast in your area.
® ANT. IN For connecting the TV antenna to this terminal. ¯ VIDEO OUT Connect this terminal to VIDEO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ° AUDIO OUT Connect this terminal to AUDIO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ± RF OUT For connection to the antenna terminal of a TV receiver through the coaxial cable. ²³ DC JACK IN Connect this jack to DC source (DC 12V). NOTE: This VCP is for 12V use only so do not use it in 24V vehicles.
VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • You can apply this method to DC 12V output only. • Please connect to the vehicle only after making sure of the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket.
HOW TO USE THIS METHOD • • • • • • You can apply this method to only DC 12V output. If you apply more than 18 volts then the power will automatically turn off. Please connect after making sure of the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket. If the polarity is reversed the unit will not operate. Use of this VCP is not recommended in excessive heat. If inside temperature of vehicle is over 100 F do not use VCP. Allow VCP to cool before use.
AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP has the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • Playback indicator lamp blinks during auto tracking operation. If the tracking is completed, the playback indicator lamp lights on. • If noise bars appear in the picture during playback, press the PLAY key to operate Re-Tracking function. NOTE: This VCP has an Auto Start Feature.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS POWER • The power cord is not connected • The polarity of power cord is not connected • Connect the power cord. • The TV is not set to the video channel, 3 or 4. • Tracking is not adjusted. • Set your TV to the video channel, 3 or 4. • Adjust the picture to be clear by pressing the PLAY key. Operation keys do not work.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS NO POWER No back lighting at power button. Power indicated with back lighting- unit will not operate. Mode indicators flashing unit will not operate Play mode indicated no audio or video to TV CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Check CH Video Switch is in ON position. NO 12VDC • Check circuit fuse at source of power (see vehicle/converter manual). • In-line fuse of power cord (in lighter plug). • VCP (2 amp *20x 5mm) fuse located on rear of unit.
SYMPTOMS Play mode indicated no audio or Video to TV CAUSE VCP connected by (75Ù coax) antenna coax to TV. Set in “monitor mode” VCP connected to A/V output jacks. (AVT-1400 or 1475) Play mode indicated- No audio or Output of VCP A/V RCA cables video to TV. or coax not connected to TV (continued from previous page) input. Switchable input device used between TV and VCP (game prep) Poor connection between VCP and TV input. Reversed A/V inputs to TV Shorted Coax cable between VCP and TV.
SPECIFICATION MODEL POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION WEIGHT APPROX. VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS TAPE TYPE TAPE SPEED FF/REW TIME (T-120) VIDEO SIGNAL OUTLINE (LINE) AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) OPERATING CONDITION HUMIDITY OPERATING POWER VOLTAGE AVP-7000 DC 12V 12W 265 X 91 X 295 (W X H X D)mm 3.4 kg NTSC COLOR 75Ù unbalanced AVX. VHS TYPE SP 33.35mm/sec, LP 22.23mm/sec, SLP 11.12mm/sec Approx. 5 MIN. 1 Vpp 75Ù unbalanced NEG.
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90 DAY/12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO AUDIOVOX VIDEO PRODUCT Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC (the company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
U L This instrument is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against Xradiation, fire, casualty and electrical haxards.
